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Clothes dryer reviews We test 22 clothes dryers in the CHOICE labs, including models from Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Simpson and more.
Last updated: 18th December 2015
With so many types and features on offer, shopping for clothes dryers can be pretty intimidating. Although their job is pretty simple, a smart buy will save money and time in the long run – so it pays to do your homework. Luckily we've already done it for you! We test 22 models, priced from $349 to $2999, to tell you: what to buy which dry clothes fastest which use the least energy which cost the least to run which are quietest have the best memberrated reliability scores. Need to know the right type for you and what to look for before you start shopping around? See our clothes dryer buying guide for our expert advice and tips. Want to know how we test? Click here. Brands and models tested
We recommend 5 product(s) We base CHOICE recommendations on a dryer reaching at least 75% overall, 75% for drying time and at least 70% for energy efficiency.
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K CHOICE BUY Bosch WTB86200AU 78% CHOICE RATING
Price $1199 Good points • Has sensor and timer drying • Has delay time • Relatively short cycle time • Has woollen program
Bad points • No drying rack supplied
K CHOICE BUY Asko T884XLCHP 83% CHOICE RATING
Price $2999 Good points • Excellent energy efficiency • Has extra dry program • Has child lock control • Has delay time • Relatively short cycle time
Bad points • No drying rack supplied • Relatively noisy • Doesn't feel completely dry when finished run
K CHOICE BUY Bosch WTY88701AU 80% CHOICE RATING
Price $2499 Good points • Very good energy efficiency • Has extra dry program • Has child lock control • Has delay time • Has woollen program
Bad points • Nothing to mention
K CHOICE BUY Miele TKB350WP 78% CHOICE RATING
Price $1999 Good points
• Very good energy efficiency • Has extra dry program • Has child lock control • Has delay time • Has woollen program • Relatively quiet
Bad points • No drying rack supplied
K CHOICE BUY Samsung DV90H8000HW 81% CHOICE RATING
Price $2299 Good points • Very good energy efficiency • Has extra dry program • Has child lock control • Has delay time • Has woollen program • Relatively quiet
Bad points • Nothing to mention
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Compare the results
Product (22 Total)
Asko T884XLCHP
Samsung DV90H8000HW
Bosch WTY88701AU
Bosch WTB86200AU
Miele TKB350WP
Beko DPY7504XB1
Overall score
Price
Type
Capacity (kg)
Running cost over 10 years
Cost/kg clothes dried
Drying time score
Energy efficiency score
83%
$2999
Heat pump dryer
10
$384
$0.07
79%
91%
81%
$2299
Heat pump dryer
9
$499
$0.09
74%
88%
80%
$2499
Heat pump dryer
9
$613
$0.12
75%
85%
78%
$1199
Condensor dryer
8
$1099
$0.21
84%
72%
78%
$1999
Heat pump dryer
8
$637
$0.12
71%
84%
76%
$1499
Heat pump dryer
7
$682
$0.13
69%
83%
9
$496
$0.09
64%
88%
Heat pump 76%
$1999
dryer
76%
$1999
dryer
9
$496
$0.09
64%
88%
75%
$1699
Heat pump dryer
7
$468
$0.09
62%
89%
74%
$499
Electric vented dryer
5
$1230
$0.23
79%
68%
74%
$599
Electric vented dryer
6
$1223
$0.23
80%
68%
73%
$799
Electric vented dryer
7
$1324
$0.25
80%
66%
73%
$999
Condensor dryer
8
$1226
$0.23
78%
68%
71%
$959
Condensor dryer
7
$1279
$0.24
76%
67%
71%
$499
Electric vented dryer
5
$1249
$0.24
74%
68%
69%
$1999
Heat pump dryer
8
$783
$0.15
57%
80%
61%
$1279
Condensor dryer
8
$1508
$0.29
60%
61%
60%
$499
Electric vented dryer
6
$1515
$0.29
60%
61%
4
$1601
$0.31
59%
58%
LG TDC902H
Siemens WT48Y780AU
Electrolux EDV5051
Electrolux EDV6051
Bosch WTA74200AU
Fisher and Paykel DE8060P2
Electrolux EDP2074PDW
Fisher and Paykel DE50F56E1
Electrolux EDH3284PDW
LG TDC8031E
Simpson 39S600M
Simpson 39P400M
59%
$399
Electric vented
Simpson 39P400M
Simpson 39S500M
Fisher and Paykel DE40F56A2
Fisher and Paykel DE50F56A
Haier HDY60M
59%
$399
59%
$439
54%
4
$1601
$0.31
59%
58%
Electric vented dryer
5
$1571
$0.3
60%
59%
$349
Electric vented dryer
4
$1766
$0.34
54%
54%
54%
$499
Electric vented dryer
5
$1755
$0.33
54%
54%
35%
$529
Electric vented dryer
6
$2366
$0.45
33%
38%
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